Study Shows Racial Differences in Psoriasis Biopsy Frequency
Researchers found that skin biopsies for psoriasis occurred more often for Black patients than White patients, signaling greater diagnostic uncertainty.
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Weight Concerns Persist After Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Despite losing weight after their surgery, patients who underwent vertical sleeve gastrectomy still had weight concerns up to eight months afterward.
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Comparable Emphysema Seen in COPD & Asthma-COPD Overlap
Comparable emphysema was observed in patients with COPD and asthma-COPD overlap, but not in all patients with asthma.
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Discordant Pneumonia Diagnoses Seen Throughout Hospital Stay
Discordant diagnoses occur in more than half of patients hospitalized from the ED and treated for pneumonia.
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MRSA Risk Increased for Family Members of Hospitalized Patient
Researchers found a significant association between hospitalized patients returning home and an increased risk for MRSA in their family.
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Rare Cancers Associated With Poor Psychological Outcomes
Researchers found an increased risk ratio for depression and anxiety among patients with rare cancers, as well as higher incidences of suicide and PTSD.
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Scientists Map Genetics of Lyme Disease Bacteria
Completion of the genetic mapping of all 23 known species of the bacteria that cause Lyme disease will improve predictions and response to the disease.
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Substantial Disparities Seen for Men in Cancer Cases & Deaths
Disparities seen in cancer incidence and mortality among men across age groups and countries/territories for 2022 are projected to widen further by 2050.
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Risk Less & Do More Aims to Increase RSV Vaccination
The national Risk Less, Do More campaign aims to raise awareness of vaccines for serious respiratory illnesses, including RSV, in high-risk groups.
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Limited RSV Testing Done in Older Adults With Respiratory Symptoms
Regular RSV testing in older patients with respiratory symptoms is relatively low, and targeted efforts are needed to increase RSV testing in this group.
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Lung Nodules Found in Almost Half of Non-Smokers
Researchers from the Netherlands found 42% of participants who had never smoked or stopped smoking had lung nodules, with prevalence varying by age and sex.
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CT Nomogram Identifies RA-ILD
A new study showed a CT-based radiomics nomogram successfully predicted which patients would have rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease.
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Antibiotic Overuse in Nursing Homes Could Foster “Superbugs”
Senior residential homes are breeding grounds for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, due to overprescription of antibiotics, a recent study says.
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New Lyme Disease Test Could Deliver Results in 20 Minutes
An improved test for Lyme disease which resembles an AI-guided form of the at-home COVID-19 test could provide accurate results within 20 minutes.
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Allergy-Related Psychological Distress Common
Psychological distress related to food allergies (FA) is common globally, according to a study published online in Allergy.
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Season of Birth Linked to Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis
Season of birth is associated with asthma and allergic rhinitis, according to a letter to the editor published online in Clinical and Translational Allergy.
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Commonly Prescribed Antibiotics Linked to Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions
Sulfonamide antibiotics and cephalosporins are most strongly associated with serious cutaneous adverse drug reactions, according to a study published in JAMA.
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Multivitamin Use Not Linked to Mortality Benefit in US Adults
Multivitamin (MV) use is not associated with mortality benefit among US adults, according to a study published online in JAMA Network Open.
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Race-Neutral Metrics More Accurately Predict Risk in COPD
Race-neutral metrics more accurately predict the risk for death and exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a recent study.
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Two-Thirds of COPD Hospitalized Patients Misuse Inhalers
Among patients hospitalized with a diagnosis of COPD, two-thirds of inhalers assessed at admission are misused, according to a recent study.
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